Nokia Lumia 638

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Lumia 638

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Key Specifications See full specifications
Shades White, Lemon Yellow, Orange, Black
OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
RAM 1 GB
Internal Storage 8 GB
Display Size 4.5 inch
Rear Camera 5 MP
Primary Rear Camera 5 MP, 2592x1944 Pixels, Digital Zoom, Autofocus
Battery Li-Ion 1830 mAh
Processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
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Appearance
Ease of Use
Features
Performance
Value For Money
Quick Facts & Price
Announced June, 2014
Form Factor Bar
Languages English
Shades White, Lemon Yellow, Orange, Black
OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Box Content Handset, Charger, Headset, USB Cable, Battery, User Manual, Warranty Card
Processor & Sound
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics Processor Adreno 305
Display
Display Resolution (H) 480 pixels
Display Resolution (V) 800 pixels
Display Size 4.5 inch
Touchscreen
Display Colours 16 Million
Pixels Per Inch Density 218 ppi
Multi-Touch
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type IPS LCD
Display Features Capacitive Touchscreen
Cameras
Auto Focus
Rear Camera 5 MP
Digital Zoom
Camera Resolution 2592x1944 pixels
Video Resolution 720p
GeoTagging
Primary Rear Camera 5 MP, 2592x1944 Pixels, Digital Zoom, Autofocus
Camera Features 1/4'' sensor size, panorama
RAM & Storage
RAM 1 GB
Call Log
Internal Storage 8 GB
Memory Card MicroSD, up to 128 GB
Other Storage Options OneDrive (15 GB cloud storage)
Dimensions & Weight
Height 129.5 mm
Thickness 9.2 mm
Weight 134 gms
Width 66.7 mm
Battery Size & Backup
Maximum Standby Time 600 hours
Talktime (2G) 16.4 hours
Talktime (3G) 13.1 hours
Battery Li-Ion 1830 mAh
Internet & Connectivity
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE/ apt-X after WP8 Denim update
Browser HTML5
Handsfree
USB
A-GPS
GPS
SIM Type Dual SIM
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G Network LTE 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2300 / 2500 / 2600 MHz
EDGE
GPRS
Networks 2G+3G+4G, Dual SIM
Data Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Features
Alarm Clock
Calendar
Clock
Organiser
Voice Memo
Voice Dialing
Noise Cancellation Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Office Applications
SNS Integration
Entertainment
3.5mm Jack/Port
Image Viewer
Music Player
Video Player
Video Recording
Voice Recording
Radio
Image/Video Editor
Games
Ringtones
Vibration
Ringtones MP3
Messaging
T9 Dictionary
Predictive Text Input
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Social Networking Facebook, Twitter
Sensors
Accelerometer Sensor

Nokia Lumia 638 Review

18 Jun, 14 12:12 PM

Overview

A Window Based Phone With Decent Configurations
By Natasha

Nokia is a world leading multinational corporation that deals with the production and sales of cellular mobile phones. Its headquarters are located in Espoo, Finland. The company has unveiled two new smartphones the Lumia 638 and Lumia 636 in the China. The only difference between the two phones is that the Lumia 636 is a single SIM while 638 is a dual SIM device. These are the first smartphones from Nokia that supports the 4G TD-LTE frequencies. It is expected that these phones will be available in India but no official announcement has been made by the company. Let's take a look at Nokia Lumia 638.

Design and Display

Nokia Lumia 638 is designed by using bar format that makes it easy to hold and grip. The handset is stylish as far as looks are concerned. It has a height of 129.5mm, width of 66.7mm and a thickness of 9.2mm as its dimensions along with a weight of 134 grams. The device has a FWVGA clear black IPS display of 4.5-inches with corning gorilla glass 3 protection and provides a resolution of 854x480 pixels. The front panel also features three feather touch soft keys for back, home and options.

Hardware and Software

The Lumia 638 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip-set. The phone has a RAM of 1 GB and an internal storage of 8 GB which can be expanded to another 128 GB with the help of a micro SD card. The device runs on Windows Phone 8.1 operating system which is quite powerful.

Telephony and Messaging

Nokia Lumia 638 operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 900/2100MHz and 4G TD-LTE frequencies. One can store an unlimited number of contacts to the Lumia 638's phonebook. The SMS, MMS and Email are some of the messaging facilities available for the device.

Camera

The smartphone features a 5 MP rear camera with digital zoom and takes 2592x1944 resolution pictures. The camera delivers good pictures in day as well as night light. One can record videos from the camera as well.

Multimedia

The games and HD content looks really well on the large screen of Lumia 638. One can record and play 720p HD videos on the device. The FM radio is also there which gives you uninterrupted signals. There are number of MP3 ring-tones available for the Lumia 638. It comes pre-loaded with various apps for the comfort and entertainment of users.

Connectivity and Battery 

There are various connectivity options available for Lumia 638 which includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G HSDPA+42mbps, 4G LTE, GPRS, EDGE, hands-free, micro USB and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has A-GPS support for navigation. The Lumia 638 is fueled by a Li-Ion BL-5H 1830 mAh battery which delivers a talk-time up to 16.4 hours on 2G and up to 13.1 hours on 3G network along with a stand-by time up to 600 hours.

Shades

Nokia Lumia 638 is dipped in four matte colors which are White, Black, Orange and Yellow.

Price

The expected price of Lumia 638 is Rs.12,360 approx. Overall, the Lumia 638 serves as a good package from Nokia with a reasonable price and decent configurations.

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